Spinal fixation support device and methods of using

Details Spinal fixation support device and methods of using Spinal fixation support device and methods of using

2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07060066

ABSTRACT:
A spinal fixation system and methods are provided that includes a plurality of pillars each positioned through a compromised vertebra and into the lower or upper endplates of the neighboring healthy vertebrae.

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